Sirius Satellite Radio ST5 User's Manual
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1. Take your radio out of the box You should have these SIRIUS me SIRIUS9865 ST5_GSG_012808 indd 1 Pempang Sa H sa H acA Me omna F SIRIUS radio remote dock windshield mount vent mount antenna antenna cover tail power adapter screws alcohol pads FM extender antenna FEA self adhesive cable guides 3 amp suction cups 2 for FEA sirius com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 888 539 SIRIUS 7474 2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo channel names US 4 and logos an marks are trademark tellite Radio Inc Radio and sub tion required and sold separately All rights reserved SAFETY PRECAUTIONS lowing warnings Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and or personal injury Do not install the FM Extender A view In some states it may be illega oun to the procedures in this guide t where it will hinder or block your on the windshield of your vehicle Check applicable law for any re ions or limitations before installing the extender cable on your windshield tall the FM Extender Ante r any other component where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident his guide are subject to any restrictions aw The purchi hould check applicable2. OION Input Jack Aux Line In Found in some newer vehicles Nice job Now just get your ID and subscribe Test your radio and get its ID Please turn to channel 184 to make sure your radio is getting signal and sound Now find the 12 digit SIRIUS ID number on the bottom of the box or by selecting Power gt Menu gt SIRIUS ID or channel 0 Activate your radio Subscribe online https home sirius com or subscribe by phone 1 888 539 7474 C Attaching the FEA The wire between the two suction cups should be as straight as possible and shouldn t obstruct the driver s view D Connecting to the vehicle dock Plug the FEA into the FM OUT connector of the vehicle dock E Hiding the wires Hide the wires in the same way as the antenna cable FM Antenna options for other vehicles FM Antenna FM Antenna REAR ROOF TOP MOUNTED FM ANTENNA NOTE You ll only need to do this step if you re using GAINED Wireless Fm in STEP 3 to connect to your car radio AERIAL TYPE FRONT FENDER OR HOOD MOUNTED FM ANTENNA AERIAL TYPE REAR FENDER OR TRUNK MOUNTED FM ANTENNA Please refer to your User Guide for detailed instructions for other antenna types FM Antenna IN GLASS FRONT ROOF TOP MOUNTED FM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA A BE SMART Because of the various FM antennas found in vehicles and their numerous locations SIRIUS
3. talling the extender cable ate law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota mounting options should be used SIRI r any fines or dam that may be incurre ode Section 26708 a Minnesota St sult of disregarding this notice See California i ites 2005 Section 16971 Getting Started Installing the Vehicle Kit for your Starmate 5 Satellite Radio Sit Stay Have fun Thanks for giving your Starmate 5 a good home You re probably anxious to get started Before you decide to install this kit yourself we d like to suggest getting a pro to help We want you to be 100 satisfied with your satellite radio experience Just visit your local retailer for installation or visit sirius com to learn more Here s a simple guide for those who prefer doing this kind of stuff themselves For more detailed info check out your User Guide or click the INSTALL ACTIVATE i 1 28 08 3 00 55 PM The big decision Pick a spot for your radio Air vent or windshield A Attach the mount AIR VENT to vehicle dock Using the screws provided attach the vehicle dock to the vent mount B Attach to vent If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount Be sure to match the orientation of the vent hooks as shown Position the two tension springs against a heating AC vent louver Then gently push the vent mount into the ve
4. he rubber molding around the back windshield into the seal around the trunk Route the cable along trunk wall and into the interior cabin from there B Hiding the antenna wire inside The best place to hide your antenna wire depends on your vehicle It s usually easiest to run the wire from the rear of the vehicle to the front toward the radio by routing the cable along the interior trim where it meets the carpet by gently pushing it behind the edges of the trim Then bring the cable out from the trim and route it under the carpet to the dashboard or console Plug the cable into the radio and coil any extra wires under the carpet or floor mat Protective Strips Cable A BE CAREFUL STOP and read the more detailed instructions or get a pro to help if you don t understand what to do next You might accidentally do damage to your ride A BE SAFE Not properly placing or installing the antenna can create safety hazards during an accident A BE SMART A dry car is nice Avoid damaging or compromising the window and trunk seals A BE SMART Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife to help hide wires along the trim Antenna placement options for other vehicles PICKUP TRUCK Above front windshield on the roof toward front of cab Centered between right and left sides CONVERTIBLE On trunk lid at least 3 from seam Centered between right and left sides Almost t
5. here Connect the audio to your car stereo Audio Quality efoto p BETTER BEST A Wireless FM B Cassette Adapter C Auxiliary Input First power up Plug in your A C power cord This goes into your cigarette lighter Now choose either A B or C below OPTION A JAigatssiaiy Select an FM station on your radio that is not in use you should only hear static Visit sirius com fmchannel to find available stations in your area Turn on Starmate and press and hold the FM Preset button A BE SMART Other options like a direct FM connection or rear Auxiliary Gug opga Input may give eD Ho an gt you better audio quality but may require pro installation The FM Extender Antenna FEA brings the FM signal transmitted by your SIRIUS radio closer to your vehicle s FM antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception A Positioning FEA inside The FEA should be mounted vertically on the inside of the windshield at the edge of the glass nearest the antenna for 2 seconds to access the FM Presets list Then choose FM Preset 1 5 to program and match the same FM station as your car radio B Cleaning the suction cup area Wipe the area where the suction cups will be mounted with the alcohol swab provided OJAI Cassette Adapter Sold separately
6. nt far enough so that the hooks drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver Once the hooks have grasped a vent louver the tension springs will keep the vent mount hooked to the louver Use support foot to brace the radio in place Refer to page 18 in the User Guide if you prefer more detailed instructions Radio mount placement options for windshield Windshield mounting is an alternate method Refer to the User Guide for details SIRIUS9865 ST5_GSG_012808 indd 2 Sree To change the angle of the vehicle dock move the foot to a different adjustment hole on the vent mount WINDSHIELD A BE SAFE Make sure your radio isn t in a place where it could interfere with driver visibility or safe deployment of the airbags A BE SMART Additional vehicle in stallation accessories are available at your satellite radio retailer or visit sirius com accessories vehicle installation for more information BE LEGAL Some states have laws about suction cups on your windshield You ll be glad you did this right Place your magnetic antenna and hide those wires Here are some general guidelines For more tips and details check out your User Guide or go to sirius com vehicleinstall Rubber Antenna Cover Tail A Placing the antenna outside Leave at least 3 of metal around the antenna Use the rubber tail cover to hide and protect the exposed wire Feed the wire under t
7. suggests pro fessional installation of this item Consult your User Guide for more info A BE CAREFUL Test mount your FEA first using the suction cup mounts provided Once a good location has been found per manently adhere the FEA using the adhesive mounts A BE SMART Clean the area where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab A BE SAFE In some states it may not be legal to put the FEA on the front windshield glass In these cases the FEA should be mounted on the A Pillar adjacent to the FM antenna A BE SMART Be sure FEA is as close to FM antenna as possible 1 28 08 3 01 01 PM
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